Adjective Flashcards
I’m still UNCERTAIN of my feelings for her..
uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtn/
uncertain (about/of something) feeling doubt about something; not sure
His arms were exceptionally short, almost STUNTED.
stunted /ˈstʌntɪd/
that has not been able to grow or develop as much as it should
He was beginning to get very ANNOYED with me about my carelessness.
annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/
slightly angry
–I was annoyed with myself for giving in so easily.
She regretted her HASTY words the moment she’d spoken.
hasty /ˈheɪsti/
said, made or done very quickly, especially when this has bad results.
–Perhaps I was too hasty in rejecting his offer.
He played a LEADING part in the negotiations.
leading /ˈliːdɪŋ/
most important or most successful
–She started the last lap just behind the leading group.
–leading experts
There is an EQUAL number of boys and girls in the class.
equal /ˈiːkwəl/
the same in size, quantity, value, etc. as something else –the desire for a more equal society (= in which everyone has the same rights and chances)
Dad is RETIRED now.
retired /rɪˈtaɪəd/
having retired from work
–a retired doctor
His feet were SORE after the walk.
sore /sɔː(r)/
if a part of your body is sore, it is painful, and often red, especially because of infection or because a muscle has been used too much.
–My stomach is still sore (= painful) after the operation..
–to have a sore throat
The police investigation is ONGOING.
ongoing /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/
continuing to exist or develop
–Training is part of our ongoing career development program.
a THICK book (= one that has a lot of pages)
thick /θɪk/
having a larger distance between opposite sides or surfaces than other similar objects or than normal
–a thick slice of bread
There was only a NARROW gap between the bed and the wall.
narrow /ˈnærəʊ/
measuring a short distance from one side to the other, especially in relation to length
–The road soon became narrower and steeper.
The path grew STEEPER as we climbed higher.
steep /stiːp/
(of a slope, hill, etc.) rising or falling quickly, not gradually
–a steep rise in unemployment
The weather forecast was SPOT ON—it rained all day!
spot on /ˌspɒt ˈɒn/ exactly right –His assessment of the situation was spot on.
I will remember it to my DYING day.
dying /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
connected with or happening at the time of somebody’s death.
– her dying wishes/words
He kept a TIGHT grip on her arm.
tight /taɪt/
held or fixed in position firmly; difficult to move or undo
–She was wearing a tight pair of jeans.
They are an ESTABLISHED company with a good reputation.
established /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
respected or given official status because it has existed or been used for a long time
– This unit is now an established part of the course.
Look, you’ve made the floor all MUDDY!
muddy /ˈmʌdi/
full of or covered in mud
– muddy boots/knees
I can’t get out—I’m STUCK.
stuck /stʌk/
unable to move or to be moved
– We were stuck in traffic for over an hour.
one of my BOOZY friends
boozy /ˈbuːzi/
liking to drink a lot of alcohol; involving a lot of alcoholic drink
There will be games and prizes GALORE.
galore /ɡəˈlɔː(r)/
in large quantities
AFFORDABLE prices
affordable /əˈfɔːdəbl/
cheap enough that people can afford to buy it or pay it
She’s very LAIDBACK about her exams.
laid-back /ˌleɪd ˈbæk/
calm and relaxed; seeming not to worry about anything
– Steve was very laid-back about it all.
an IMPRESSIVE building with a huge tower
impressive /ɪmˈpresɪv/
making you feel admiration, because they are very large, good, skilful, etc.
– one of the most impressive novels of recent years
